THE FOUNDATIONS
Three things every business should have in place
These are the basics we set up for our managed IT customers. They stop the most common attacks before they start.
Cloud backups
Your data is saved to the cloud multiple times a day, automatically in the background, so a lost laptop or a ransomware attack doesn't mean lost work.
Multi-factor authentication
We implement MFA through Microsoft 365, and every managed IT customer has it enabled. It stops attackers getting into your accounts and is one of the best defences against business email compromise.
Managed updates
Our software tracks and reports on which updates are installed, so you can confirm your systems are current and not exposed to known vulnerabilities (CVEs).
ACSC ESSENTIAL EIGHT
A proven guide to securing Microsoft systems.
The Australian Cyber Security Centre's Essential Eight is a set of guidelines for businesses running Microsoft platforms. ASD is replacing it with ASD Essentials, but the same controls still form the foundation. What the change means for you.
01
Application control
Stop unapproved applications from running unless they're on an approved list.
02
Patch applications
Fix the software bugs attackers exploit to get in.
03
Configure Office macro settings
Control the Microsoft Office macros that can be used to run viruses.
04
User application hardening
Settings that protect against threats delivered through common Windows applications.
05
Restrict admin privileges
Don't use privileged accounts for day-to-day work.
06
Patch operating systems
Keep Windows current to close the bugs found in older versions.
07
Multi-factor authentication
Require MFA on internet-facing services, including Microsoft 365.
08
Regular backups
Back up data, software and configuration, and test the backups regularly.
Moving to ASD Essentials? Existing Essential Eight work still counts towards the new framework, and current obligations stay in place until regulators announce changes. We can review where your business stands against both.
MICROSOFT 365 SECURITY
Out of the box, Microsoft 365 is not secure.
Its more advanced security features need an experienced IT partner to configure them properly. That's where Mawson Tech comes in: our staff have managed extremely large Microsoft 365 tenancies for enterprise clients.
FIREWALL AND ANTIVIRUS ARE NOT ENOUGH
Rather than selling a security package and walking away, we work through the configuration with you, project by project.
- Configure your Microsoft 365 tenancy
- Enable the security features you're already licensed for on your computers
- Train your users and administrators
Let's get your cyber security up to date.
Request an evaluation and we'll identify your risks and the ways to reduce them.